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Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grant (Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund) is sponsored by Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, administered by Commonwealth Corporation. This grant provides funding for skills training to both employees and job seekers, including covering the cost of tuition for CDL training.
It aims to assist individuals with the financial burden of training for in-demand careers.
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Commonwealth Corporation - Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Grants For Expanded Training Capacity And Employment Program Performance Funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund To maintain a competitive and sustainable economy, Massachusetts must continue to invest in a skilled and well-trained workforce. Senator Kenneth J.
Donnelly Grants give workers and companies the opportunity to gain access to occupations critical to the future economic success of the Commonwealth. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants serve people across Massachusetts whose life experiences and circumstances make it difficult for them to succeed in employment without targeted support.
In 2018, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to rename grant awards from the WCTF in memory of the late Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly, who was a steadfast champion of promoting workforce opportunities for people who might otherwise lack a pathway to economic stability. Donnelly Grants support unemployed and underemployed individuals as well as incumbent workers.
Grants of up to $500,000 are available to nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including, but not limited to: Community-based organizations Massachusetts employers and employer associations Higher education institutions Contracts are set for two or three years with funds disbursed on a cost reimbursement basis. Awardees will be required to provide a 30% match of the total awarded funds.
Organizations must have a minimum of two employer partners. For more information, contact Jenniefer Murphy, WCTF Director JMurphy@commcorp. org.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible training candidates identified through partnerships between MassHire Workforce Boards and Career Centers. The grant supports training for various roles, including CDL Class A and B drivers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $350,000 awarded to MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grant (Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund) is funded by Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, administered by Commonwealth Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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